HomeMy WebLinkAbout084-04RESOLUTION NO. 84-2004
AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
STUDY FOR FOSTORIA, LLC (APPLICANT AND OWNER) INVOLVING THE
UNDEVELOPED 1.78-ACRE PARCEL
AT 3420 FOSTORIA WAY (APN 218-040-042)
WHEREAS, Fostoria, LLC, has requested initiation of a General Plan Amendment
Study involving the 1.78+/- acre Fostoria, LLC parcel located at the northeast comer
of the intersection of Fostoria Way and the Iron Horse Trail (i.e., the abandoned
S.P.R.R. corridor with a site address identification of 3420 Fostoria Way and being
further identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 218-040-042); and
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting a Commercial - Mixed Use land use
designation for the property to allow the flexibility to develop the site with either a
light industrial, office, multiple family residential - low/medium density (13 to 18
dwelling units per acre), or multiple family residential - high/medium density (18
to 22 dwelling units per acre) use; and
WHEREAS, the current zoning designation (L-l; Light Industrial District) and the
current general plan land use designation (Commercial - Controlled Manufacturing)
for the subject property do not allow, as a' use allowed by right, development of
residential uses or certain types of office uses; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville requires Town Council authorization prior to
preparation of General Plan Amendment Studies; and
IArHEREAS, the Town Council did consider the applicant's request at a public
hearing on July 6, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council did hear and consider aH reports, recommendations,
and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council concurs with the recommendation of
staff and authorizes the preparation of a General Plan Amendment Study; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, given the unique location and mixture of land uses surrounding the
subject property, it is appropriate to have the applicant submit alternative site and
circulation plans for the site (i.e., plans for a light industrial use, an office use and for
a residential use - which depicts options at varying densities and with varying
product type) and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Council directs that the submittal materials for the
General Plan Amendment Study shall address potential land use compatibility,
noise and traffic issues associated with the subject property's development; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, the applicant is directed to review and consider the architectural and
land plan characteristics of the following high-quality residential projects recently
developed in Danville for consideration of options for a multiple family residential -
low/medium density use on the property
· Ryland Cottages - depicting a for-sale single family detached housing
product providing for the 7 to 12 dwelling units per acre land use
designation range;
· Stony Brook - depicting a for-sale motor-court housing product providing
for the 13 to 17 dwelling units per acre land use designation range; and
· Sequoia Grove Apartments (aka "Podva Apartments") - depicting a for-
rent housing product providing for the 18 to 22 dwelling units per acre
land use designation,
and, be it further
RESOLVED, that in authorizing the above-mentioned General Plan Amendment
Study, the Town Council is not indicating any predisposition to approve the
requested General Plan Amendment.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on July 6, 2004 by
the following vote:
AYES: Arnerich, Doyle, Andersen,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Shimansky, Stepper
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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